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When the speed (of falling) is increased, the force of gravitation will be the same, but the air resistance will increase. At some speed, the two will be in balance - there will be no more acceleration, and the object is said to have achieved terminal velocity.
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How does air resistance affect terminal velocity?
Without air resistance, there would be no such thing as terminal velocity.
Does a larger sphere have a higher terminal velocity?
No it would have a lower terminal velocity as there would be more air resistance acting upon it
Which is greater - the terminal velocity of a small blood droplet or the terminal velocity of a large blood droplet?
The small blood droplet would have a greater terminal velocity. The smaller droplet has a smaller surface area, thus suffers less air resistance.
Does terminal speed and terminal velocity are the same?
Yes, but only in free-fall. If I'm driving at 60 mph, I have a constant velocity, but it's not my "terminal velocity" in the sense that there is no limit to my acceleration caused by air friction. But yes, an object in free-fall reaches its terminal velocity when its velocity stops increasing (acceleration=0).
When is an object's average velocity equal to its instantaneous velocity?
If the velocity is constant (i.e., there is no acceleration). Terminal velocity is an example, although any constant velocity would fit this description.
Would terminal velocity occur on a planet without atmosphere?
Nope.
What would have a higher terminal velocity a marble or a napkin?
The marble has lower drag so its terminal velocity would be greater. Each has its own terminal velocity.
How would you use the word terminal velocity in a sentence?
We will reach terminal velocity just before we hit the ground, then the result of our velocity will be terminal.
How does air resistance affect terminal velocity?
Without air resistance, there would be no such thing as terminal velocity.
Does a larger sphere have a higher terminal velocity?
No it would have a lower terminal velocity as there would be more air resistance acting upon it
What happens to the terminal velocity if the weight is greater?
Other things (the volume and shape) being equal, a greater weight would cause a greater terminal velocity.
Which is greater - the terminal velocity of a small blood droplet or the terminal velocity of a large blood droplet?
The small blood droplet would have a greater terminal velocity. The smaller droplet has a smaller surface area, thus suffers less air resistance.
What would happen if you didn't have the gas terminal?
there would be no gas if we did not have a gas terminal.
How do you calculate the point that a dropped coffee filter hits its terminal velocity?
Terminal velocity on earth is static for all objects. A coffee filter being so light would have an effect on how much the friction slows it down, it would not however change its "terminal velocity" in a vacuum it would fall at the same rate as you or I. Approximately 120 MPH.
Does terminal speed and terminal velocity are the same?
Yes, but only in free-fall. If I'm driving at 60 mph, I have a constant velocity, but it's not my "terminal velocity" in the sense that there is no limit to my acceleration caused by air friction. But yes, an object in free-fall reaches its terminal velocity when its velocity stops increasing (acceleration=0).
When is an object's average velocity equal to its instantaneous velocity?
If the velocity is constant (i.e., there is no acceleration). Terminal velocity is an example, although any constant velocity would fit this description.
What force would change if a parachutist opens the parachute during the fall What will happen to the net force and acceleration over time after that?
At terminal velocity (forces balanced): drag coefficient changes when chute is opened, increasing drag force , net force is upward, deceleration takes place to new (lower) terminal velocity.
